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Role
The role of the Office of the President is to serve as the internal and
external liaison and administrative support for the College's CEO, H.
Neyle Wilson. In addition, the Office provides administrative support to
the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Area Commission, the College's
governing board, and the President's Advisory Council for Access/Equity
& Opportunity. The staff also works at the will of the President to
support the Cabinet, the organization of the College's senior executive
administrators. Also, the Office is the College's central media
information source, distributing press releases and public service
announcements, in addition to monitoring public and governmental trends
and events affecting the College.
Staff
There are three full-time staff members in the President's Office. These
three, with the assistance of other College departments, plan and
coordinate all special projects and events for the President, and
provide the above-mentioned support.
W.
Gregory Thompson - As Executive Assistant to the President/Director
of College Relations & Marketing, Greg serves as internal and external
liaison for the President. He also provides support to the President's
Cabinet and the Area Commission, and is the College's media contact
person. In that capacity, he is responsible for writing and distributing
news releases, feature stories and public service announcements, and for
securing media coverage of major College events and news. Greg also
leads the College's Office of College Relations & Marketing, which is
responsible for establishing public relations and promotions strategies
and campaigns, as well as leading in initiatives related to community
outreach and relations. Greg also plays a major role in coordination of
special events, both internal and external, involving the President, and
he coordinates government relations. A native and resident of Conway,
SC, and an employee of the College since 1997, Greg is a magna cum laude
graduate of the University of South Carolina, having received a
Bachelors Degree in English from the University in 1992. Also, he holds
a Master of Science degree in Human Relations & Business from Amberton
University in Garland, Texas.
Cathy
L. Brown- As Administrative Assistant to the President, Cathy is
responsible for daily administrative support of President's Office
functions. She also serves as the chief administrative support and
coordinating resource person for the Area Commission, arranging travel
arrangements for special meetings/conferences and compiling agenda books
for monthly meetings. Cathy facilitates communications between the
President and the Area Commission regarding data and pertinent
information processed by or directed to the President’s Office. A native
and resident of Loris, SC, Cathy is an alumnus of HGTC with an Associate
Degree in Secretarial Science and has been employed with the College for
over 14 years. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies through HGTC and Coastal Carolina University.
Donna
L. Burrows- As Administrative Assistant to the President, Donna is
responsible for daily administrative support of the President and for
maintenance of the President's schedule. In addition, she serves as a
lead coordinator of the College's annual Commission on Higher Education
Performance Funding data and reporting. Also, Donna provides
administrative support for the President and affected staff on College
capital projects. She is an alumnus of HGTC, holding an Associate Degree
in Secretarial Science, and has been employed with the College for
nearly 20 years. A native and resident of the Pleasant Hill area of
Georgetown County, Donna is a Certified Professional Secretary, and she
is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
through HGTC and Coastal Carolina University.
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